Culture
Following Raymond Williams’ ‘culture is ordinary’, we explore politics across media, film, stage, screen, music, sport and play – prioritising creative grassroots voices
Following Raymond Williams’ ‘culture is ordinary’, we explore politics across media, film, stage, screen, music, sport and play – prioritising creative grassroots voices
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Woke jokes and right-wing comedy
There’s nothing radical – or funny – about right-wing comedy, says Jake Laverde.
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How Corbyn unmasked comedy
Juliet Jacques argues that the way comedians treated Jeremy Corbyn demolished their anti-establishment credentials
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Gender, class and cliché in Normal People
The BBC hit drama shows the complexities of class mobility, but can’t avoid class and gender stereotypes, says Frances Hatherley
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Live debate: Can video games change the world?
Globally, 2.5 billion people play video games. Is the left in danger of overlooking their immense power and influence?
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The spoils of playing war
Video games play a key role in sustaining the global military-industrial complex, writes Marzena Zukowska
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Video games are for everyone
Don’t believe the stereotypes, says Sher Jamal Stone. Video games are for everyone
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Can video games change the world?
Siobhán McGuirk introduces our series on the politics of video games by asking ‘can video games change the world?
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